KiwaNews: May 24, 2007

By: Bob Carpenter, Secretary     941/629-5238    carp813@comcast.net 

¨  PUNTA GORDA KIWANIS PAVILLION SURVIVES: The City has rebuilt our Kiwanis Pavilion in Ponce de Leon Park after it was destroyed by Hurricane Charlie. Here is a photo I took recently. I will be contacting the City to see about getting our sign put back up on the building. FYI: In 1985, when I was club President, members designed and got contractors to help us build the picnic shelter; our cost then was $5,000. The pavilion was presented to the City Aug. 11, 1985. A bronze plaque still stands on a brick pedestal identifying the Punta Gorda Kiwanis Pavilion picnic shelter. In 1986, under President Joe Maggiore, a roof system was built over the two barbecues. Our Kiwanis Club has free use of the pavilion in perpetuity in an agreement with the City. It is rented out for picnic functions, parties, etc.

¨  KIWANIS REDFISH BASEBALL NITE: To my count Monday, we had 57 of the 66 who signed up for our annual club picnic at Redfish Stadium. It was a wonderful evening of hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, slaw and soda on this “Kiwanis Night.” It was also a great weather night for baseball between the Redfish and Bradenton Juice. All 7 Clubs in Div-18S were invited and I think five clubs were represented. Thanks to all those who came and brought guests. It was great to be back in our local stadium once again to see baseball.

¨  OSCAR DORR: I got an e-mail Tuesday night from Lorra Dorr saying Oscar went to the hospital Sunday for surgery on a bowel obstruction. He was in ICU Tuesday night, and we should get an update today. Please keep Oscar and Lorra in your prayers.

¨  P.G. KIWANIS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: Treasurer Bob Naylor meets with the City DRC Friday morning concerning on our upcoming fireworks fund raiser. President Pedro has secured a barge for this years fireworks launching. But, the City does not want us to use Gilchrist Park this year and wants us to move back to Laishley Park. We are working on a possible layout of the park which has changed dramatically. Electric outlets reportedly will be available by July 4. If you know of an individual, group or organization that would like to help us in our fireworks donations, please start working on them now. And, we need all the manpower we can get for July 4. Please mark you calendar now to work that day even though it is a holiday. It means a lot for our Kiwanis Club to continue 29 year tradition for the community, all of Charlotte County, not just the city.

¨  NEW CLUB LOGO/MEETING SIGN COMING SOON: A few weeks ago I ordered a new Kiwanis logo sign with “Kiwanis Meets Here” sign to go out in front of the American Legion Post-103. Gary Ginter, former sign maker, has taken on the job of building the frame around the sign which can be seen coming both directions on Taylor Road. Thanks Gary!

¨  “MAY” MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN CONTINUES: Robin Lindecamp, Membership Chair says if you did not contribute your May Investment Dollar the last couple week, please bring it today and drop in the collection basket for your first month investment in our 4-month membership campaign.

¨  MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: We have taken in 8 new members since Oct. 1, 2006, but 16 have left the club for a minus-8 so far this fiscal year. Our latest to resign due to work conflict is Leslie Martin. It is very important for us to do more community service, we need more members. Please bring a PNM to Kiwanis next week.

¨  DIABOLICAL LIST: 24 WHO STILL NEED AN INTERCLUB: We had an Interclub May 16 at North Port noon but I do not know who showed up, so, here is the list I have: Anderson, Biehl, Craig, Crispin, F. Desguin, Fersner, Fox, Gilreath, Klossner, Lazzell, Maggiore, Martin, Melton, Mingle, Nolan, Pence, D. Scott, Barb Scott, Sturges, Swift, L.Taylor, Wadsworth, Walden, Webb. Every member is required to attend one interclub a year starting fiscal Oct. 1, 2006. We’ve had 21 years straight of 100% InterClub. Please get your InterClub in before the Aug. 1 deadline. See I/C Chair Margit Sargent for the next one.

¨  PUNTA GORDA HIBISCUS FESTIVAL: A couple weeks ago our club made a donation to this popular festival. It will be held June 15 & 16 in Gilchrist Park.

¨  CLUB PANCAKE DAY CHANGED: Our annual Pancake Day fundraiser has been postponed again to sometime this summer. Once details can be worked out, I’ll let you know.

¨  KIWANIS FAMILY KAR SHOW 2008: Sam Harris says next years show will be Mar. 1, 2008. It’ll be our 3rd annual.

 

¨  TODAY’s PROGRAM: Allen Levin on FLA Kiwanis Foundation.

¨  LAST WEEK: Connie Thrasher of CC Homeless Coalition.

¨  SPEAKERS: MAY chair is Sheryl Falvin;  May 31, Mark Solomon, Aquatic Supervisor CC Parks & Recreations. JUNE, Robin Lindecamp; July, Kaley Miller; Aug., Gene Murtha; Sept., Bruce Hughes.

¨  DOOR GREETERS: May greeter is Ralph Jordan; June/Joan Greene; July/Bob Crispin; Aug/Robin Lindecamp; Sep/Frank Mulkey.

¨  BIRTHDAYS LAST WEEK: ???

¨  ANNIVERSARY LAST WEEK: ???

¨  WELCOME BACK LAST WEEK: Larry Taylor, Bob Crispin.

¨  GUESTS: Marty Kyanka (CARE), Michelle Valencourt (VAC).

¨  50/50 WINNER: ???

 ¨  ALUMINUM CANS: Members are asked by Community Service to bring aluminum cans for The Peace River Wildlife Center. Please double-bagged cans and put in Dan Garrett’s car.

¨  PUNTA GORDA POSTER: Ralph Jordan is chair and has a great gift idea. You can get one at Nolan Family Insurance, Cayo Costa Dental, SunTrust (318 Tamiami Tr./Emily’s office), Bill Martin State Farm Insurance, Peace River Wildlife Center, C.C. Chamber (Punta Gorda Office), P.G. Chamber, and Accurate Accounting (Joan Greene’s office). Local artist Ron Bates donated his 16x24 color poster artwork to our Club as a fund raiser.

¨  CELL PHONES: Community Service is still collecting used cell phones then given to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. They are deprogrammed and can only call directly to 9-1-1. They are given to groups like CARE and distributed to abused women to get help if the need help. Please bring your phone and charger; give to Roger Enger.

 

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